EHV Fitter

This permanent will report to the senior project manager and will work within network operations based in our Eltham office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.,

• Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role
• Comply with all UKPN DSR's and procedures and work to a high standard of quality.
• Perform risk assessments in relation to the task and demonstrate a safety culture.
• Report hazards and defects that they are unable to rectify through the appropriate reporting procedure.
• Inspection and Maintenance of EHV plant and equipment up to and including 132kV.
• Perform inspections of Grid and Primary substations.
• Communicate with control and perform stand-by duties to maintain network security (where appropriately authorised).
• Be able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record asset data information.
• Be an ambassador for UK Power Networks
• Be able to work on their own and as part of a team.
  
  Competent to work on the LPN network., You should have the following:
• ONC in electrical power or City & Guilds Part 232/2339 in electrical/electronic qualification.
• Electrical apprenticeship in a power distribution (or similar) company.
• Be able to demonstrate experience of working on regional electricity networks and therefore have a comprehensive knowledge of the electrical distribution network.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.
• A good comprehension of mechanical knowledge.
  
  You will attract a salary of £41,536 dependant on experience and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date:.29/12/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits
• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.